Sound Flashcards

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1
Q

What wave characteristic is loudness?

A

intensity

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2
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What wave characteristic is pitch?

A

frequency

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3
Q

What wave characteristic is quality?

A

waveform

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4
Q

What is the velocity of sound proportional to?

A

the square root of elastic restoring force

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5
Q

What is the velocity of sound inversely proportional to?

A

the square root of inertia of the particles

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6
Q

What is the effect of increasing temp on sound?

A

increases velocity of sound

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7
Q

What is sound intensity and what is the equation for it?

A

the rate of energy propagation through space

/ = Frequency (f)² x amplitude (A)²
/ = f²A²
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8
Q

What is the equation for change in volume?

A

10log(/new / /old)

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